Masters in Public Health in Australia

The onslaught of the pandemic made us all realize the importance of healthcare workers in our society and the general need to uphold and promote public health. In a post – covid world, a degree in public health is going to be in high demand. If you’ve been considering pursuing a postgraduate course in public health, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we bring to you all the necessary information you need to know before enrolling for a Master in Public health program in Australia.  

Duration	1-3 years
Fee Range	30,500 AUD to 100,500 AUD (INR 16,98,086 – 55,95,332)
Resumption date	Start Year Entry: February Mid-Year Entry: July
Specializations	Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Health Program Evaluation
Recruiting Companies	World Health Organization, International Research Agencies, National Hospitals
Job Positions	Public Health Analyst, Public Health Consultant, Epidemiologist
Annual salary	110,000 AUD (INR 61,00,000)

Overview of Masters in Public Health

Masters in Public Health program is a 2 year, full-time program that aims to provide in-depth knowledge in the field of health care. It consolidates expertise and specialization in the field of health science. The programs offered in Australia span for a duration of 1 to 3 years and comprise a plethora of teaching techniques including lectures, case discussions, practical exercises, lab work, field visits, seminars, journal clubs, collaborative learning, group discussions, assignments, hands-on training, internship, and dissertation. Depending on the institute, the cost may vary anywhere between 30,500 AUD to 100,500 (INR 16,98,086 – 55,95,332). This course gives you an opportunity to specialize in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health practice, public health economics, etc. 

Why Study Masters in Public Health in Australia?

Australia has turned into a popular study destination for people around the world. Here are some of the reasons why you must consider pursuing a course in Public health from Australia.

• Australia is home to some of the finest universities with an international reputation. Many of the universities such as Monash University, University of Melbourne etc have been featured on the prestigious QS world rankings list and many more. The public health program in these universities is delivered by reputed professors and provides top-notch facilities and infrastructure.
• In Australia, the healthcare and medical industry have been developing at a fast pace. As per recent reports, there has been an increase in job opportunities by a staggering 11.1%. This makes Australia a go-to destination for pursuing a program in public health.
• Masters in public health programs fetch a high-paying job in Australia. The average annual salary for a beginning is about 127,000 AUD which after translating to Indian rupees is about 61 lakhs INR.

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Top Universities for Masters in Public Health in Australia

Given below is the list of some of the top-ranking universities in Australia for the course of Masters in Public Health.

ARWU Ranking	University	Programs offered	Duration (years)	Fee	Eligibility
23	University of Melbourne	MPH	2	100,499 AUD (INR 55,95,332)	60% in degree. TOEFL: 58-64 IELTS: 6.5
23	University of Queensland	MPH	1.5	50,136 AUD (INR 27,93,478)	TOEFL: 87 IELTS: 6
35	University of Sydney	MPH	1.5	73,500 AUD (INR 40,95,086)	Degree: 63% TOEFL: 85 IELTS: 6
48	Monash University	MPH	1-2	40,300 – 80,600 (INR 22,45,227 – INR 44,90,454)	Degree: 65% TOEFL: 79 IELTS: 6.5
51-75	University of South Wales	MPH	1-2	48,280 – 96,560 (INR 26,89,006 – INR 53,78,012)	TOEFL: 90 IELTS: 6.5
51-75	University of Western Australia	MPH	1.5	58,650 (INR 32,66,574)	TOEFL: 100 IELTS: 7
76-100	Queensland Institute of Technology	MPH	2-4	31,800 – 127,200 (INR 17,71,001 – 70,84,006)	Degree: 65% TOEFL: 90 IELTS: 6.5
76-100	Australian National University	MPH	2	96,000 (INR 53,46,419)	Degree: 65% TOEFL: 100 IELTS: 7.0
101-150	Griffith University	MPH	1.5	30500 – 45,750 (INR 16,98,687 – 25,48,031)	TOEFL : 79 IELTS – 6.5

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Curriculum for Masters in Public Health in Australia

In most universities in Australia, Public health includes 3 main components:

• Core course component – 6-8 subjects depending on the structure of the institution.
• specialist/electives of the component- students focus on their specialization and develop the skills necessary in their chosen field.
• Capstone subjects – students are given the opportunity to apply their skills across core subjects, specializations and real-world projects.
• The first year will include subjects like Foundations of Public Health, Prioritising and Planning in Public Health, Quantitative Research in Public Health, Biostatistics, and Epidemiology.
• The second year is a progression of the first year with additional subjects such as the introduction of advanced methodology in healthcare practices with research work and work experience.
• Several other elective courses will also be offered which is helpful in gaining credit points.

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Admission Process for Masters in Public Health in Australia

Candidates who choose to enroll in an Australian Master’s programme in public health should be aware of the information below. Visit the programme page on the institution’s official website or the university’s application page if you’re interested in applying. Admission to the University of Queens (UQ) and the University of Western Australia (UWA) can be processed through an authorised UQ agent and an authorised UWA agent, respectively, in the applicant’s nation, in addition to the official school site.

Eligibility Criteria

University	UG Degree Requirements	TOEFL	IELTS
University of Melbourne	60%	58-64	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
University of Queensland	UG in relevant field	Minimum 87 with no section less than 19.	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
University of Sydney	UG degree in relevant field	85 with no section less than 19.	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Monash University	60%	79, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
University of New South Wales	Relevant degree, 2 years of work experience	90 (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
University of Western Australia	60% in relevant degree	82	7.0 (with no band less than 6.5)
Queensland University of Technology	65%	90 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 16 in reading, and listening)	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0
Australian National University	63%	100 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 24 in Reading and Listening, and 23 in Speaking	7.0 (with no band less than 6.5)
Curtin University	Relevant degree	79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 13 in Reading and Listening, and 18 in Speaking	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Griffith University	Relevant degree	79 (no sub-score less than 19)	6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)

Documents Required

Besides the application, the applicants will be required to submit the following documents :

• Transcripts
• Photocopies
• References
• CV
• Evidence of English Language proficiency
• Course-specific documents requirements
• Passport copy
• Financial statements
• SOP

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Scholarships Available

Following is the list of scholarships offered to international students pursuing Public health in Australia.

Scholarship	Cost	University
Maria Sklodowska-Curie Actions scholarship	20,000 – 160,000 AUD (INR 11,13,388 – INR 89,07,109)	University of Melbourne
The Harvey Sutton Public Health Scholarship	5000 AUD (INR 2,78,347)	University of Sydney
Monash Merit Scholarship	10,000 AUD(INR 5,56,694)	Monash University
Australia’s Global University Award	5,000 – 10,000 (INR 2,78,347- 5,56,694)	University of New South Wales
Australian Development Scholarship	25,000 AUD (INR 31,91,852)	University of Western Australia

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Scope of Masters in Public Health in Australia

Graduates of Masters in public health have a wide range of career pathways including

• NGOs 
• Government-affiliated organizations hospitals, primary health care organizations, and large international health organizations.
• Government: federal, state or local
• Universities and research institutions.
• Private companies based in Australia, consulting firms, smaller health-focused consulting firms, health communication companies or the pharmaceutical industry. 

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FAQs

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